eXplore Tires Manufacturing and Engineering Graduate Trainee

About the role

The eXplore Tire Manufacturing & Engineering Graduate Program is designed for recent graduates with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or a related field. It includes practical experience in a tire production setting and central placement in Hanover for a focus on manufacturing and engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Introduction to technologies and machines in PLT/CVT Plant - department rotation, a deeper introduction to plant operation
• Introduction to production processes, Rubber Technologies, Material’s flow and Components in order to gain in-depth operational knowledge about the production process
• 4 month shopfloor experience including shift work
• Manufacturing/Engineering projects within the plant
• Rotations to other departments in order to get an insight into the collaboration of all departments
• Establish and maintain a network throughout the plant
• Central projects (Manufacturing/Engineering, R&D, business perspective)
• Fulfil central training plan in order to gain technical knowledge, competencies and capabilities in the processes of the manufacturing environment and to develop an understanding of the tire business and structure
• Establish and maintain a network with the central departments and international trainees
• 1/2 month in one of Continental's Marketing & Sales organizations
• General overview about the overall M&S Strategy and the tasks & responsibilities of a M&S department
• 1st hand experience by working together with direct sale in a tire shop / during customer visits
• Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls, raise awareness and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties, ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards, demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field
• Project Management Experience
• At least 2 months of International internship/study abroad/working in a multicultural and international team
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is not able to offer visa support.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field
• Project Management Experience
• At least 2 months of International internship/study abroad/working in a multicultural and international team
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is not able to offer visa support.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional

Schedule

The program spans up to 18 months and is divided into two phases:

• Phase 1 – Practical Experience: 10–16 months of hands-on experience in a tire production setting followed by a first project at the plant.
• Phase 2 – Central Placement: 6–9 months in Hanover with other manufacturing and engineering graduates from around the world, focusing on manufacturing and engineering projects, tire development processes, and global business contracts.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Environment

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as steel toes, hearing protection, etc.
• The job is within a climate-controlled environment.

Additional Information

For more details, refer to the Additional Information section.